{
  "id": 19723263,
  "title": "Darth Vader’s light saber used in ‘I am your father’ duel sells for nearly $5 million",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/darth-vaders-light-saber-used-in-i-am-your-father-duel-sells-for",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-12T23:00:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-life/entertainment/2026/11/12/darth-vaders-light-saber-used-in-i-am-your-father-duel-sells-for-nearly-5-million"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A light saber wielded by Darth Vader in the \"Star Wars\" films \"The Empire Strikes Back\" and \"Return of the Jedi\" was recently sold in an auction for nearly $5 million. The thrilling duel in which Vader reveals to Luke Skywalker, \"I am your father,\" took place with this very weapon and led to the auction's record-breaking sale. Heritage Auctions held the event, which surpassed their previous record for a screen-used \"Star Wars\" prop. This victory also set a new world record for any \"Star Wars\" collectible.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Darth Vader's light saber from Star Wars films sold for nearly $5 million",
    "Used in iconic 'I am your father' duel with Luke Skywalker",
    "Heritage Auctions set new record for Star Wars collectible"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "South China Morning Post",
        "title": "Darth Vader’s lightsaber used in ‘I am your father’ duel sells for nearly US$5 million",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/darth-vaders-lightsaber-used-in-i-am-your-father-duel-sells-for",
        "published": "2026-11-12T23:32:29.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}